BRIGHTER JOURNEYS (EIN 812026472) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LISA URBANSKI

Phone

5708146606

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRIGHTER JOURNEYS, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $179K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $55K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR DISABLED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $146,107

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $32,504

TOTAL REVENUE $178,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,443

Salaries & Benefits $56,953

Fundraising Expenses $6,250

Program Expenses $50,443

Other Expenses $9,876

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$178,611	$135,210	+0.3%
Expenses	$123,522	$207,182	-0.4%
Net Income	$55,089	$-71,972	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$52,500

Total Directors

$52,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LISA URBANSKI	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$32,500	$0	$32,500
BERNICE SANDO	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN BUFALINO	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$20,000	$0	$20,000
DIANE ORLOSKI	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA CONNERY	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE BRENNAN	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN GURNARI	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GRAHAM	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE O'BRIEN	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA VANESKE	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEGGY LOVECCHIO	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR AZRA SEHIC	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$178,611	$123,522	$92,876	$55,089

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